Chester Pike over Crum Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Crum Creek 43K02 · Structure no. 000000000014834
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,095
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester Pike over Crum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Chester Pike over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,095 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,243 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chester Pike over Crum Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chester Pike over Crum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Chester Pike over Crum Creek carry?
About 18,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chester Pike over Crum Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Chester Pike over Crum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.